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Permission to be scared
+by Jim Killam | 3-minute read Lauren and I had a fight Sunday afternoon. I’m not sure either of us could tell you what it was about. We retreated to separate ends of […]
Coronavirus Q&R with Dr. Terry Buzzard
+by Jim Killam | 7-minute read Dr. Terry Buzzard is a physician and regional medical director for Physicians Immediate Care, which operates more than 20 clinics in Illinois and Indiana, including Rockford and […]
Coping with anxiety over COVID-19: a Q&R with Dick Burkett
+by Jim Killam | 8-min read Dick Burkett is president of a prayer and counseling ministry called Restoration Ministries of Rockford. Dick and his wife, Ellen, are part of our church family at […]
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Big Day of Serving 2020
Each May, First Free Rockford sets aside a Saturday to help beautify our schools, parks and other institutions, and to connect with leaders in those places. Big Day of Serving is a chance for hundreds of us to serve — together — and impact our city with the love of Jesus. You can serve alongside family, friends, your life group, coworkers, whomever you like. Anyone of any age can sign up. You don’t have to be a member of First…
51st Annual Patriotic Celebration
Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27 at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) We hope you will join us for the 51st Annual Patriotic Celebration — as we continue the tradition of celebrating our heritage, honoring our Veterans and Military and thanking God for the true freedom we have in Jesus Christ! The program will feature a large choir and full orchestra presenting our favorite Patriotic songs. A free dessert reception will follow each evening’s program. We will…
Child Dedication – 8:30 AM
What is Child Dedication? Parent/child dedication is a way for parents to declare their own commitment to raise their children in a home where God is the center. We host dedications during our Sunday morning services several times a year. (See below to register and review frequently asked questions.) FAQs How often do Child Dedications take place? The Child Dedications occur 3 times a year in the Sanctuary at First Free Rockford during the 8:30am and 10:30am services. How long…